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Yes, a secret potion! Because THAT they'll do!

43. When others ask about your success, and you tell them, and they say "I could NEVER give up ____ (bread, sugar, wheat, soda, whatever)" and you just shrug, shake your head and walk away!

Bacon wrapped green beans. Deviled eggs. Veggie tray. Fruit tray. Stuffed mushrooms. There's a million variations of quinoa salad. I have one with tomato, roasted garlic and spinach that's great warm or cold. There's one I want to try with pistachios and cranberries.

My reach-for foods are a handful of almonds, or sunflower seed kernels, or baby carrots. You'll be surprised how full you'll feel if you have a breakfast high in healthy fat and protein. I like full fat Greek yogurt with berries and bulletproof coffee for breakfast. Many enjoy eggs and bacon. Try to keep your carbs between…

2 things my kitchen can't do without: Almond flour and coconut oil. Any recipes that calls for bread crumbs, substitute almond flour. I "bread" my chicken using equal parts (usually 1/2 cup each for 4 breasts) of almond flour and parmesan cheese, with a tablespoon of italian seasoning thrown in. Coconut oil is great for…

16. You cringe when co-workers brag about their "healthy" whole wheat bread sandwich.

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Quinoa flour might be a possibility. Quinoa looks like a grain, but it's actually related to spinach.

9. When you almost feel guilty for eating delicious meals, feeling full and satisfied after every meal, and still losing weight. 10. Putting butter in your coffee makes more sense than flavored chemical powders.

I'll second the motion that a good instructor will show modifications to accomodate everyone's skill level and body type. I just want to add that in yoga, it's important not to compare yourself with anyone else in the class. It's perfectly acceptable and encouraged to only compare yourself to yourself. Try to do just a…

There's always a reason why someone cheats. Unless and until that problem is addressed, maybe with the help of a trained professional, the marriage will continue to struggle. Sometimes the underlying problem isn't even identified until there's counceling.

I think you should tell your son about your past yourself. Then the ex won't have ANYTHING to hold over your head. When talking to your son, include how mistakes affected you, what you learned from them and how you've gotten past these things.

I, too, try to remember how disgusting and awful I feel when wheat sneaks in. If I accidentally eat something, I get foggy brained, sometimes headaches, usually I get exhausted and need to take a nap, and my joints will hurt the next day. So for me, that's motivation enough to eat the right things. I also try to focus on…

My favorite is from a blog called Life of Meg, Skinny Greek Yogurt Chicken. I copied and pasted this: Ingredients: 4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts 1 cup plain greek yogurt (I used Oikos) 1/2 cup parmesan cheese - grated 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Directions: 1) Preheat…

I eat plain Greek yogurt daily with strawberries and blueberries. Sometimes raspberries and blackberries. I'd also recommend using the Greek yogurt to coat chicken for dinner. Google some recipes. It makes the chicken very juicy and delicious.

The timeline helped me, too. When you're going through something like that, and you have no idea how long it's going to take, it's scary. But when you know that in just a few days, you're going to feel incredible, and you really want to feel incredible, you can stick it out knowing the reward is close at hand.

It seemed like it took 20 lbs. for anyone to notice. Now I'm at 32 lbs. and I noticed that last Sunday at church, the ONLY thing people wanted to talk to me about was my weight loss. So it's weird because I want people to notice, but I don't want it to be the only thing they notice. Make sense?

The Whole 30 website has a great timeline that tells you what to expect while your body adjusts. Just Google "Whole 30 Timeline."

Not too long ago, my bank account was compromised so I had to file a police report. As is standard practice, the officer asked to see my driver's license. He asked if the address was current. I told him everything was current, except my weight. And maybe my hair color. I don't remember what color I said it was back then!…

You may want to check out the Paleo and/or Primal groups as well. We avoid all grains, therefore we're gluten free. LOTS of great Paleo/Primal recipes!! Paleo also avoids dairy and sometimes eggs. Both avoid grains and sugar. Just in case you weren't familiar.

With a change as sudden and dramatic as what you've described, I'd see a physician as soon as possible.

Maybe instead of cooking exotic paleo recipes, try looking for familiar recipes with a paleo adjustment? Google and pinterest are my best friends there.

I track to ensure that I don't get too few calories, as that tends to happen. I track to keep an eye on my carbs, as they tend to creep up every now and then. Tracking is also a good way to notice trends. If I have a reaction, even a subtle reaction, to something, I can note that and be aware of what might have caused it.

A mental clarity throughout my day! Energy! When I get hungry now, it's only in my stomach. Before, when I was a sugar burner, I felt hungry all over. My meals are DELICIOUS!! Lots of variety.

I enjoy a Primal lifestyle, so this comes up quite a bit. First of all, there's nothing wrong with coming up with meals that don't require bread or bread replacements (i.e. salads, meat with side of veggies, lasagna made with zucchini or eggplant instead of noodles). BUT since the question is regarding bread alternatives,…

Very interesting, and I'm glad you brought this up for people to think about. Primal eating feels very natural to me, and I love the benefits I've experienced: weight loss, energy, mental clarity. I've accidentally ingested flour a couple of times and felt HORRIBLE afterward: foggy brained, drained, headache, achy joints…

Height 5'2" Heaviest 210 lbs. Lightest was probably 126 in my 20's BUT I weighed 172 for several years in the 90's Currently at 177 Goal 135 - 145

Last week my husband and I lined muffin pans with bacon (just around the side), then filled the center with egg, chopped spinach, mushrooms and cheese and baked at 350 for about 20 - 30 mins. For the rest of the week, he just popped 2 in the microwave and he had breakfast to go!

I was skeptical, too. I love(d) the powdered non-dairy creamer and used lots of it and was drinking 3 cups of coffee a day. Now that I've switched to just coconut oil in my coffee, I enjoy 1 really good cup a day.